Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 11:51 AM > > I am transcribing Pennsylvania 1860 Clarion County and on page 4 of > > Farmington Township in the occupation line there are several large W's. > > I've done several previous townships for the same enumerator and have > never > > seen this indicated. Does anyone know what the W means? > > I would suggest "Widow". I saw three instances on two pages. Always middle > aged or older women, twom of different last name from the head of house, > always listed near the bottom of the family. > > Brian Cartwright >